August Belmont Dies Famed Financier and Turfman
New York financier and leading horse racing figure August Belmont died suddenly at 71 at his Park Avenue home. He earned the title Father of American Racing for expanding betting and restoring flat racing after prior anti-gaming laws. His passing ends a era of influence in banking, breeding, and the Belmont legacy.
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Beimeat
Eleanor Robson
Postal Salaries to Rise Under New Bill
A draft bill in Washington proposes higher postal worker pay, with specifics unclear due to garbled text. The measure aims to adjust wages for postal staff, signaling a shift in federal compensation policy amid broader labor discussions.
Bridgeport Briefs and New York Stock Notes
Bridgeport reports include political pledges and local happenings such as a Lares Binghare incident, court and jail affairs, hospital and town manager updates, and a Connecticut health inquiry. International news notes discuss British politics and a bank director change, while stock markets show weakness with commodities and earnings commentary. Also listed are weather, education items, and public notices.
Brazilian Force Battles Uruguay Cavalry Reported
Brazilian troops engage Uruguayan cavalry in a clash described by sources as a significant skirmish. Reports note tactical movements and frontline positions, with no verified casualty figures released at this time.
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Uruguay
Thieves Attack Bus Driver and Steal Receipts
Four young men assaulted Andrew Patrick, a Gray Line Bus driver, after stopping his bus at Stewart and Bond streets. A revolver was aimed at his back as others restrained him and stole about $20. Patrick reported to the Second Precinct and described the attackers as aged up to 20.
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Stewart Streets
Andrew Patrick
Gray Line Bus Corporation
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Bond Streets
Patrick
Columbus Park
Barrick
German Cabinet Resigns and Yields to Nationalists
Berlin cable report says Chancellor Marx and his cabinet will carry on until a new chancellor is chosen by President Ebert to form a majority in the Reichstag. The government accepted the Davey plan and the nation awaits a likely strong national conservative administration. Foreign Minister Stresemann is cited as a potential head of the new cabinet.
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Marx
Germany
Ttia
Military School Commission
Eulogue
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Uume
Die Zeit
Esther M Shapiro Dies After Illness Two Weeks
Esther M Shapiro 28 50 died last night at Fairview avenue home after two weeks illness. She was widow of a man identified as a father to Judge Josaph G Shapiro of Shelton City court. Survived by four children including Clara and Liana Israel families. Local obituary lists may vary due to OCR errors.
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Josaph G. Shapiro
Shelton
Ara
Lowlah Abapira
Parla
Fairview Avenue
Sue
Ler
Clara Eende Nikke Shapiro
Ulie Ufteruouit
Liana Israel Cemes
Man Blamed For Crash Before Coroner
Witnesses testified before the coroner regarding a fatal crash involving Joseph Huntington in Westport. George Loeiwood, 195 French Street, was found guilty of careless driving as the vehicle overturned, resulting in Huntington's death.
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Cardona Teielan
George CL Loeiwood
Joseph Thuntington
Sun- Westport
Britain's Debt Stance Raises U S Concerns In London
Washington officials react with unease to Winston Churchill's remarks in the House of Commons that Britain would insist on proportionate payments by European creditors to the United States. The potential for delaying Franco American talks and triggering an inter allied debt conference prompts officials to weigh Britain’s possible strategic aims and the impact on ongoing negotiations.
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Priest Faces Death Threat Amid Rum-Ring Probe in Sursay City
Rev. George F. Bennett, central to a $50,000,000 whiskey running inquiry, received a death threat claiming he would be assassinated unless he ceases reporting. Bennett remained calm, asserting he will continue on the case through Christmas.
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Sursay City
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George F. Bennett
Lawregco
Kathe; Bennett
McCooks balk at land seizure for Crescent Beach sanitarium
Conference fails to resolve a dispute over eminent domain for Crescent Beach sanitarium expansion. McCook estate objects to two hundred foot shoreline strip. Attorney General Healy ready to file condemnation papers in New London County Superior Court if no agreement is reached in January.
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Healy
New London County
McCooks
Five Men Killed in Navy Plane Disaster at Sea
Five officers and enlisted men of Squadron No. 2 are dead after a Navy H-16 seaplane dived 1,200 feet into the sea during target practice off San Diego. Nine more were injured, including pilots and crew. details cite wreckage, recovery of bodies, and unclear cause. Lieutenant Joseph Gowan led the tow mission and aided the inquiry.
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Holt Endorses Coolidge Policies in Connecticut Rally
Former Democratic National committeeman Cummings denounces Bingham’s candidacy as unfit for governor or senator while praising Hamilton Holt for linking four key issues economics women race religion and peace to the campaign. He criticizes the “rotten borough” system and calls for a steadfast public response to crisis, urging voters to choose leaders with loyal and vital faith.
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Connecticut
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United States
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Tairflelq County
Schuyler Merritt
Mr. Cumminga
America
Editor Will Stand With President in World Court Debate
Democratic candidate Ham Holt spoke to about 200 attendees at the Mi jschool auditorium, supporting the President’s World Court stance while urging coalition with Coolidge if aligned. He framed four international problems, urged constructive action to end war, and defended skepticism toward League of Nations while backing domestic liberal measures.
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Yester
Senate
Bingham
Ham Holt
United States
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Jail Hearing Sought By Jereddah Clancy
Jereddah Clancy, former saloon owner, appeared in Superior Court seeking habeas corpus relief to secure release. Judge Christopher L. Avery declined to grant immediate discharge, noting the court’s authority to act on the writ and the pending issues surrounding the governor’s order of revocation and statutory timing.
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Ue Welt
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Dilster
Ridgeport
Chines
Elier
William B. Boardman
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Girl awarded 3500 in auto accident disfigurement case
Vue Wise, 19, of Somford, awarded 3500 by Superior Court jury after an auto collision December 14. The defendant, John Salloway, found guilty of contributory negligence. verdict also names Mies Wine Aling and Beegel in the lawsuit against Salloway and Merger.
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Soomford
Christopher L. Avery
Mies
Jajim
Stormford
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John Salloway
Colthear
Berger Autocatile
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Taft Appeals to Republicans for Holt as Senator
Taft argues Connecticut should rally behind Hamilton Holt and denounces party bosses. He praises Holt as a man of high character and broad views while criticizing Republican machine influence and warning that the era of boss control must end to uphold good citizenship, party responsibility, and political freedom.
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Holt
Horace
William Howard Taft
Connecticut
Hamilton Holt
Fram Bingham
U. S
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Bingham
Senate
Ater
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Tutt
Mr. Taft
Vor Unis
Andy Doem
Roraback
Fire Commission Unable to Agree on Appointments
The Board of Commissioners failed to appoint a fire commissioner last night as several members could not serve on the program. Vacancies exist in the department with two officers due to retire January 1. President Henry W. Cathron and Commissioner G. Nighter have terms expiring next month. Chief Daniel B. Johnson and John J. McCarthy are among those connected to positions affected by the vacancies. The meeting included a request from Mrs Arthur E. Plitt for a scene of a job and Wood avenue resident Ft Brancis Lund Brown sought appointment to the department.
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G. Nighter
Daniel B. Johnson
John J. McCarthy
Iain Cheries Wan
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